Ok guys, give me your pro's and con's, love's and hate's about these...
I had them on my VFR and didn't care for them so much, I found them a little hard to use, but looking back on it maybe I didn't give them that much of a chance, sold the VFR about 2 month's later...
I would love to have the McCruise but the $1k price tag plus more $ for install has me thinking twice and banging my head.
I have "Hotgrips" so I don't really have any options for a throttle lock, go cruise, etc. etc..
Please keep posts on this thread specific to the Throttlemeister only, thanks!
The plus IMO is obviously that it is lower cost then a true cruise control (I can get it for about $100 through my dealer) and that I don't need to get too creative on install and wiring etc, another plus is a fairly clean look with no additional switches mounted etc.
What else should I know??
http://throttlemeister.com/app/inventoryapp/kawasaki/inventory_view/82-0-205-1.html
I have the TM installed on the Connie and FJR 1300.
Pros:
1) Cheaper than electronic cruise control as stated and easier to un-install if selling the bike
2) The weight of the TM bar ends makes for less vibration through the handle bars when riding
3) TM comes in various finishes to suit individual tastes
Cons:
1) Install on the throttle side can be longer than expected as you adjust for the correct washer/shim combination to allow correct throttle return to idle from the "locked" throttle position
2) If you setup the washer/shim combos and make it real tight when the throttle is held "locked",then ride in cooler ambient temperatures than when you setup the TM, you run the risk of not allowing the throttle to return to idle because of the expansion and contraction of the metals and sleeve etc.
3) If you do not use blue loctite then you can find yourself with a loose TM which will not lock the throttle (don't ask me how I know that)
Hope this helps you.
Jon.